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…this is what has been coming through my headphones of late Olafur Arnolds “Particles” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUswJLF6zGY A Song For Adam “Easter Song” Left Field “Song of Life” Stephan Micus “Nomad Songs” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOtngweWLt0 Enjoy xxx Michelle

…here is what has been coming through my headphones lately…… Andy Stott “On My Mind” Zee Avi “Milestone Moon” Grey Reverend “Regen” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkc2tA0VEaU Massive Attack “Ritual Spirit” Dag Rosenqvist “Days of the Fall” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=992K74x7UN4 Future Sounds of London “Moments of Isolation” xx Michelle

As we begin our cycle of lessons connected to the Earth element, I suggested that you spend some time getting to know your feet. If you are a ‘foot-hater’ you will have to overcome your feelings of distaste towards your hooves to be able to engage with this practice, and if you are a lover… Continue reading Finding Your Feet

I have started a cycle of lessons in class based around the five elements: earth, water,  fire, air and space as explained by Samkhyan philosophy. Samkhya is one of the six major philosophies that originated in India. It describes the full spectrum of human existence by revealing the basic elements that make up everything in… Continue reading Samkhyan Philosophy

…this is what has been keeping me glued  to my headphones so far this month… Tiny Ruins “Me at the Museum” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc11cmgkQc4 Aspidistrafly “Gensei” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSlTev002WU Matthew Halsall and The Gondwana Orchestra  “Daan Park” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fb05_-ttas Boom Clap Bachelors “Lob Stop Sta” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKMaGxZCiqo …enjoy…Michelle XX

When people first come to class I encourage them to borrow a mat until they are sure yoga is for them, as we could all do with avoiding spending money unnecessarily, AND ending up with yet more equipment that we don’t need use (I currently have in my house gathering dust: rock climbing shoes, a… Continue reading Yoga equipment: what do you actually need?

Hey yoga peeps, this is what has been caressing my eardrums of late…. Lianne La Havas “Au Cinema” Farao “Fragments” Daughter “Made of Stone” Hazey “Glass Animals” Silver “Caribou” ….enjoy x Michelle

Greetings fellow Music lovers….. …..over Christmas I had plenty of time to lie on the floor with my headphones on, and these are the tracks that made it on to my home practice playlist….enjoy! Julia Kent “Invitation to the Void” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEHKx5wjh3o Nitin Sawhney  “Tere Khyal” Soulsavers “De Large” Biosphere “Kobresia” Wainwright Sisters “El Condor Pasa”… Continue reading Musical musings from Michelle January 2016

The cooling temperatures and blustery winds of late autumn and early winter can aggravate our vata dosha and leave us feeling scattered, forgetful, or more worried or anxious than usual. If this is how you are feeling try this 5 minute practice…. (if you want to find out more about the three dosha energies look… Continue reading Reflect on this

Stay Grounded At this time of year many of us feel overwhelmed by how much we have to do to be ready for the holidays. If you are feeling like there is just too much on your plate this practice is for you, if you are seriously contemplating throwing your full plate at the nearest… Continue reading Stay Grounded